Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center

The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a research center operating within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, WIPAC is a mid-sized organization with approximately 39 employees. WIPAC is responsible for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a groundbreaking kilometer-scale neutrino detector situated at the South Pole. This observatory serves a global community of over 300 scientists from more than forty research institutions worldwide. The center's primary focus is on a multifaceted research program dedicated to understanding high-energy neutrinos originating from cosmic sources. WIPAC's role extends to the essential maintenance and operation of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, ensuring its continued success in advancing our knowledge of the cosmos. The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center can be contacted via their website at wipac.wisc.edu.